Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run
PoorLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1000 East of Twp. RD.466 · Structure no. 000000000022377
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 723
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run carry?
About 723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Frew Mill RD over Branch Big Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.